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As with all questions related to Alzheimer’s – especially at an advanced stage – what works for one patient may not work for another. It’s worth a try, though. All of us – Alzheimer’s patients included – have the basic…

Yes, fortunately, support is available for an Alzheimer’s patient. After your loved one is diagnosed, one of your first stops should be a website calledwww.alzhope.com. It’s a loving community of families in similar situations. And it will reassure you that you’re not…

Many people with Alzheimer’s experience insomnia at some point…or at many points. Needless to say, if you’re the caregiver, that makes a tough job –your job – that much tougher. It’s a serious issue. And if your loved one isn’t getting…

Of course, you’ll never totally understand it, and you’ll never totally be able to feel it…in large part because your loved one will never totally understand it, let alone be able to express her feelings about it. There may be…

If you’re starting to ask yourself this question, then the answer is simple: Yes. When a loved one’s forgetfulness or confusion becomes obvious, it’s time for a complete examination by a physician. This is the best way to determine whether…

If you’re in a non-traditional family, you know that estate planning is, as Winston Churchill once said about Russia, “A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” But here’s some advice that’ll help. DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP/LIFE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT This can…